Thinking of Summer

"Beach Shade", pastel, 14x14 - $950. framed


   Yes, I was thinking of summer when I did this painting of my daughter on the beach. That is one of the perks of being an artist and working on whatever inspires you at the time, even if it is a summer motif in the middle of winter! It certainly lifts my spirits to think about sitting on the beach, listening to the waves and the sounds of children laughing and seagulls squalking.
   I am happy to announce that this painting was accepted in the Great Lakes Pastel Society's 2010 National Show at the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art of the Midland Center for the Arts, in Midland, MI. The show opens May 8 with an artist reception on June 11 from 7-9.